Athletistic/MOK. Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Physical Culture and Sports Dmitry Svishchev expressed concern over the statements of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, which, according to him, contribute to incitement to ethnic hatred between Russia and Ukraine.

Earlier, Bach, in a conversation with Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, said that the IOC asked Ukrainians to monitor the patriotic statements of Russian athletes on social networks, which could lead to sanctions and deprivation of the possibility of participating in the Olympic Games.

“It seems strange to hear such words from the head of the IOC, which seem to be a provocation. In essence, this calls on Ukrainians to monitor the activities of Russian athletes and report them to the IOC. This incites hatred ethnic. , and that amazes me. At least Bach should provide an explanation for such controversial behavior. Such things are inappropriate for the President of the IOC, the most important sports body globally. Athletes, regardless of their citizenship, nationality or,” Svishchev said for Match TV. “

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